After their worst performance in some the time Flyer's headed north of the border to Montreal for a matchup with the Canadiens, as they looked to snap a 4 game losing streak and give Peter Lavoliette his first win as Flyer's head coach. They played 100 times better defense on this night then they had against the Capitals, limiting the Habs to just 13 shots on goal and only 3 power plays. Unfortunately, the Flyer's themselves had just 15 shots on goal and did not do a good making them count as they went scoreless on 4 power play opportunities. Brian Boucher got the start in goal, for the struggling Ray Emery and played well, allowing just 3 goals, and saving 12 of the 15 shots he faced. at least 2 of those goals were really not his fault, as one came on a breakaway and the other came on a 100 mph slap shot, both of which Boosh probably never saw coming. Danny Briere scored midway through the 1st period to actually give the Flyer's a 1-0 lead, but they would not score again. By the end of the 2nd period the Habs had already rallied ahead 2-1, with 2 scores on just 9 shots in the period. Halfway through the 3rd period, the Habs went on the power play, during which Marc-Andre Bergeron uncorked a screaming slapshot over Boosh's head and in for a 3-1 lead. From there the Flyer's fought and clawed the rest of the way in an effort to draw even but their efforts proved to be for naught as they fell 3-1 for their 5th straight loss. At least this time though they showed good effort and weren't totally blown out, so Lavoliette is starting to reach them.
2 comments:
That game wasnt nearly as bad as the one before and it could have been won if the Flyers offense actually decided to show up to a game but I guess it got lost.
-to ph1llysports
yeah they could have won but oh well
Post a Comment